November 28, Staff Report
Two women were struck in the head during an attempted robbery near 40th Avenue and 9th Street last month, according to police.
The women were walking down the street at 6:00 am, Wednesday, Oct. 28,…
November 25, Staff Report
Fall is the season of change, which rings true to this familiar establishment.
Formerly known as “Crescent Grill,” the fine dining restaurant is rebranding itself as simply “Crescent,” which its owner believes will better reflect the farm-to-table,…
November 24, By Christian Murray
The owners of the Paragon Paint building are seeking a zoning variance so they can develop three residential buildings alongside the well-known factory that would in total create 334 apartments, about 14,000-square-feet of retail space and a public park.…
November 23, By Michael Florio
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined local officials this afternoon to break ground on the second and final phase of the 5,000-unit Hunters Point South project.
The groundbreaking represented the beginning of phase II for the construction of the park as well as the infrastructure for the 3,000 units that will stretch from 54th Avenue through to the Newtown Creek.…
November 23, Staff Report
An espresso bar is opening on 50th Avenue located between Café Henri and Station LIC.
The café, to be located at 10-16 50th Avenue, is expected to open in the first week of December and will be selling items item such a chocolates,…
November 22, By Christian Murray
Mayor Bill de Blasio will be joining other elected officials and representatives from the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to break ground on the second and final phase of Hunters Point South Park on Monday.…
Novemer 19, By Jackie Strawbridge
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is working on legislation that would penalize New Yorkers who exploit their subsidized apartments for profit on Airbnb, his office announced Thursday.
The announcement follows an LIC Post
report on multiple residents at the affordable Hunters Point South development who were renting out their tax-subsidized homes for as much as $500 per night.…
November 19, By Christian Murray
A Vernon Blvd. bar will soon be able to remain open until 4 am on weeknights after being given the thumbs up by Community Board 2.
Woodbines, which has been located at 47-10 Vernon Blvd for the past two years,…
November 18, By Christian Murray
A Japanese restaurant will open on Vernon Boulevard at the location that was previously occupied by El Ay Si.
Sushi Daizen, which will focus on traditional sushi, is expected to open at 47-38 Vernon Blvd.…
November 17, Staff Report
The Museum of the Moving Image has announced a holiday season lineup for families to enjoy in November and December, including screenings, animation workshops and Sesame Street cast members.
On Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., “The Humans of Sesame Street” will bring the cast members of the popular show to a live audience for an afternoon of memories,…